The Distortion of Reality in Religious Environments

Dr. Seth Pierce, host of the Beast & Bible podcast, joins us for our final episode of Season 1 to discuss what fear can do in the hands of Christians.

If you grew up Christian, you’ve likely seen certain specific fears sweep the country. Whether you lived through the panic around dungeons & dragons or rock & roll, or through more recent targets like Harry Potter or the COVID vaccine, Christianity has had a way of creating fads out of fear. Fear has been one of the most powerful motivators that lead Christians to harm other people. Whether it was spiritual fears of demons and witchcraft, or societal fears in a rapidly globalizing world - fear has often been what pushes us away from treating people like Jesus would. As you listen, we hope you’ll take the time to ask yourself about your own fears. How does fear affect your faith? How does it affect how you treat people? And what kind of a picture of God do fearful Christians show the rest of the world?

Dr. Seth Pierce is a local pastor who has spent years researching the intersection of monsters and religion. If you want to hear more along the lines of this episode be sure to subscribe to Beast & Bible!

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